Weird and Wonderful Animals 104 - Golden tortoise beetle
Scientific name: Charidotella sexpunctata
Native to the Americas, the golden tortoise beetle is a species of beetle that varies in color from reddish-brown with black spots through gold, and often metallic, earning it the nickname "goldbug". It tends to switch color in different conditions, such as during mating, and during times of disturbance, such as when it is touched by a researcher.
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Weird and Wonderful Animals 104 - Golden tortoise beetle
Scientific name: Charidotella sexpunctata
Native to the Americas, the golden tortoise beetle is a species of beetle that varies in color from reddish-brown with black spots through gold, and often metallic, earning it the nickname "goldbug". It tends to switch color in different conditions, such as during mating, and during times of disturbance, such as when it is touched by a researcher.
Image source : www.usgs.gov/media/images/golden-tortoise-beetle-back-upp...
For more information :